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Symptoms · Fever over 100, stuffy or runny nose, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. (Possible diarrhea and vomiting) · The greatest risk of transmission is during the first 5 days of illness. · Fever is a sign that you are contagious. Action to be taken · If you are sick, stay home for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. · Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue (it is best NOT to use handkerchiefs) or with your forearm when coughing or sneezing. Put your used tissue in the wastebasket. Then, wash your hands with soap and water, and do so every time you cough or sneeze. · confine yourself to your bedroom room until symptom-free for 24 hrs. · Meals should be provided in the bedroom while fever or excessive cough and runny nose are present. The person bringing the meal should wear a mask. (see below) · Wash your hands often with soap and water. CDC recommendations for facemask · When the infected individual is sharing common space with others, being transported for medical care, or in a public setting, facemask use is preferred. · Frail or susceptible individuals who are traveling or in confined public spaces should consider using a facemask for protection. · Persons who clean rooms or administer care should wear a face mask when in an infected person’s room. How to Take Care of Yourself · Rest. · Check your temperature with a thermometer. · Take Tylenol or Aspirin for temperature over 100. · Drink plenty of fluids (keep urine straw color). · Take other medications and antiviral drugs if recommended by your doctor. · If you have a chronic health conditions such as diabetes, lung problems or heart disease, notify your physician immediately. Contamination & Cleaning What kills influenza virus? · Influenza virus is destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). · In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols are effective against human influenza viruses if used in proper concentration for a sufficient length of time. · Regular hand washing with soap and water is strongly recommended. · When this is not available, alcohol-based gels should be rubbed into the hands until they are dry. How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)? · Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and infect a person up to 2-8hrs after being deposited on the surface of doorknobs, desk, refrigerator handles, computer keyboards, remote controls, countertops and old toothbrushes. What is the best way to prevent spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing? · If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Droplet contamination from coughs and sneezing spread to a distance of 6 feet. · Avoid shaking hands with other people. · Wash hands frequently · Dispose of tissue properly. · Keep your room well ventilated when ill. · Use a facemask when in contact with others (outside of your room.) · Frequently cleaning bedrooms and common areas in the house helps decrease infection. What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination? · Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. · Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk, for example, and then touches his/her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing his/her hands. What else can I do to stay well? · Get your annual flu shot · Get the Pneumococcal shot if you are over 65 or if recommended by your doctor. · Wash your hands with soap and water or use alcohol based gels often. · Avoid shaking hands when incidence of flu is high. Who should get the H1N1 vaccine? · Target populations: o pregnant women o caregivers o persons between ages of 6 months to 24 years of age o people from ages 25-64 years who are at risk due to chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems For more information go to these web sites: · U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: H1N1 Flu General Information What To Do if You Get Flu-like Symptoms You can contact Sr. Mary Michael on mornings, Monday-Thursday. Her phone number is (314) 397-3382.
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